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cilium
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[ˈsɪlɪəm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a short microscopic hairlike vibrating structure found in large numbers on the surface of certain cells, either causing currents in the surrounding fluid, or, in some protozoans and other small organisms, providing propulsion
- an eyelash
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Origin
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early 18th century (in the sense ‘eyelash’): from Latin
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